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Ethical and Eco-Friendly Wedding Ideas

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

By making conscious choices with each element of your wedding, you can minimize the environmental impact of the big event while supporting good causes along the way.

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Posted in celia grace, conflict-free, ethical wedding, local, organic, recycled gold, style, sustainably sourced, vegan, wedding favors, wedding ideas

How Are White Diamonds Graded for Color?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

According to the GIA, “a chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water.

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Posted in black diamonds, color, colored diamonds, diamonds, gemological institute of america, GIA, hope diamond

Pantone Colors of the Year 2016: Serenity and Rose Quartz

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

This year, color authority

Pantone Color Institute released two colors of the year for 2016: Serenity (a pale blue edging on periwinkle) and Rose Quartz (a soft, neutral-toned pink). The idea behind the selection stems from consumers’ increasing desire for wellness and tranquility

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Posted in 2016, color trends, colors of the year, pantone, rose quartz, serenity, spiritual jewelry, trend watch

Trend Watch: Minimalist Jewelry

Posted on March 03, 2016 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment

Although we love the layering and

stacking jewelry trend, there is something utterly refreshing about its counterpart: The Minimalist Jewelry Trend.

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Posted in jewelry tips, jewelry trends, minimalist jewelry, precious metal, statement jewlery, trend watch

24 Karat Gold Facials—Are They Really Worth It?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Pure gold foil is applied directly to freshly cleansed skin and is promised to improve skin's texture, tone, appearance, redness, dark spots, and hydration.......

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Posted in beauty treatments, gold, gold facials, gold masks, precious metals

What Is Bad Taste?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

In some cases, bad taste is one of those “I’ll-know-it-when-I-see-it” kind of things. For many of us, bad taste often depends on context, expectations, and other subjective variables—and it’s this subjectivity that can make bad taste a touchy subject. But that doesn’t stop philosophers—both old and contemporary—from voicing opinions on the matter.

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Posted in aesthetics, alain de botton, bad taste, clothing, philosophy, style, trends

How to Find the Best Metal for Your Skin Tone

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment

When it comes time to invest in an important piece of jewelry, you may want to consider which metal is the most flattering for your skin tone. Although types and colors of metal go in and out of fashion (rose gold is currently having a moment), for a lasting piece, you’ll appreciate having something that brings out the best in your skin—whatever the current trends are.